247Sports recruiting analyst Tom Loy thinks the Tennessee Vols are going to get some good news on Saturday.
2025 four-star defensive back Lagonza Hayward is set to announce his commitment on Saturday (July 27). His finalists are Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, and Tennessee.
The Vols have long been viewed as the favorites for Hayward, though Georgia and South Carolina made things interesting in this battle at one point.
Loy, however, still thinks it’ll be Tennessee for Hayward.
“Early on, all signs pointed toward the Volunteers to get this one done,” said Loy. “Then things started swinging in favor of the in-state Georgia Bulldogs, and everybody assumed Kirby Smart was going to land yet another Top 100 talent on the defensive side of the ball in the Peach State. However, just a few days away from his commitment, my 247Sports Crystal Ball is on Tennessee, and I think good news is coming for Josh Heupel and his staff.”
